Ranji Trophy 2025 News

Auqib Nabi takes five wickets in the second innings, leading Jammu and Kashmir to their first-ever Ranji Trophy win over Delhi. The 29-year-old pacer has claimed 120 Ranji Trophy wickets at an average of 20, showcasing lethal pace and exceptional swing. Despite his record-breaking performances, Nabi is yet to get an India A call-up or an IPL contract, highlighting his rise as a domestic cricket sensation.

Security beefed up at Arun Jaitley Stadium after a powerful blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed eight and injured several others. Delhi Police and DDCA deploy additional forces around the stadium ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025 clash between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir. Cricketing fraternity including Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Dhawan express grief and urge vigilance following the Red Fort explosion.

Sourav Ganguly backs Mohammed Shami, insisting the veteran pacer is fully fit and deserves a place in India’s Test, ODI, and T20I squads. Shami shines in Ranji Trophy 2025, taking 15 wickets in three matches for Bengal, proving his form and fitness ahead of the India vs South Africa Test series. Selectors face criticism as Ganguly questions Ajit Agarkar-led panel for overlooking one of India’s most experienced and in-form fast bowlers.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores twin centuries in Ranji Trophy semi-final, showcasing fearless batting and match-winning temperament. Mumbai gains crucial advantage as Jaiswal’s 156-run innings helps salvage a draw against Rajasthan in high-pressure clash. Young opener cements reputation as India’s next big batting talent, drawing comparisons with Virender Sehwag for explosive style.

Mohammed Shami left out of India’s Test squad for the South Africa series despite outstanding Ranji Trophy form. Shami’s coach Mohammed Badruddin slams BCCI selectors, calling the exclusion “deliberate” and based on T20 metrics. The 35-year-old pacer vows to make a powerful comeback, with fans and experts questioning India’s selection policy.

Mohammed Shami cooled tensions with Ajit Agarkar, calling their recent verbal spat a “misunderstanding” after his brilliant eight-wicket haul for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2025. The veteran pacer reaffirmed his fitness and India comeback hopes, stating he’s “ready to play for the country again” following a dominant performance at Eden Gardens. Shami’s fiery spell powered Bengal to a 141-run win over Gujarat, silencing critics and sending a strong message to the BCCI selectors ahead of India’s upcoming Test series.

Prithvi Shaw smashed a sensational 222 off just 156 balls, registering the second-fastest double century in Ranji Trophy elite division history and powering Maharashtra to a massive win over Chandigarh. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a vital first-innings century, shared his Player of the Match award with Shaw in a touching display of sportsmanship and leadership. Shaw’s knock marked a powerful comeback after a tough phase and 20-month century drought, reigniting hopes of his return to India’s national setup.

Prithvi Shaw smashed a blistering 141-ball double century for Maharashtra against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy 2025/26, marking the third-fastest double ton in tournament history.

Karun Nair averages 53.94 in 16 Ranji Trophy innings but is dropped from India Test and India A squads. The Karnataka middle-order batter blasts selectors Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir, saying he “deserves better.” Nair scores an unbeaten 174 against Goa, reaffirming his form and determination to play for India.

Services vs Assam Ranji Trophy 2025: Services secure an emphatic eight-wicket win in the shortest-ever match (540 balls), breaking a 63-year-old record. Arjun Sharma & Mohit Jangra Hat-Tricks: First time in Ranji Trophy history where two bowlers claimed hat-tricks in the same match. Riyan Parag Efforts Fall Short: Assam all-rounder shines with 5/25 and 2/31 but cannot prevent team’s historic collapse.

Mohammed Shami challenges selectors’ fitness doubts, insisting he’s ready for India’s ODI and T20I squads. Shami highlights communication gap with team management, proving match readiness through Ranji Trophy 2025 performances. Despite being overlooked for Australia tour, Shami aims for national recall with strong domestic cricket form.

Similarly, the Maharashtra Cricket Association also plans to take disciplinary action once they get the report. After the day’s play, Maharashtra captain Ankit Bawne attempted to downplay the incident

Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Squad Announcement: Rohit Sharma, the pace bowler from Jammu, joins J&K’s 2025 Ranji Trophy squad, forming a strong pace attack alongside Umran Malik, Auqib Nabi, and Umar Nazir. Name Confusion with India ODI Captain: Fans initially speculated Mumbai’s Rohit Sharma had switched teams, but the veteran remains loyal to Mumbai, while the J&K bowler gears up for domestic glory. Exciting Domestic Cricket Season Ahead: With Ranji Trophy 2025 kicking off on October 15, J&K vs Mumbai promises thrilling encounters and emerging talent making headlines in Indian cricket.

Prithvi Shaw scores a blistering 181 for Maharashtra against former team Mumbai in Ranji Trophy 2025 warm-up match. Shaw engages in a heated on-field clash, grabbing Musheer Khan’s collar and attempting to swing his bat in anger. Maharashtra captain Ankit Bawne downplays the incident, calling it a part of competitive practice match tensions.

After two seasons with Uttar Pradesh, Nitish Rana is expected to rejoin Delhi's domestic cricket team for 2025/26.   

Himanshu Sangwan, the Railways pacer, has grabbed the much-deserving limelight in the last one week after he dismissed Virat Kohli for just 6 runs on his highly-anticipated Ranji Trophy return. Fans flocked in thousands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch Virat bat during Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy clash but Kohli's stay on the pitch lasted for just 15 balls. Let's take a look at Himanshu Sangwan's cricketing journey, records and much more in detail:

Even before the match began, fans outside the stadium chanted “RCB, RCB,” a nod to Kohli’s IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, further proving his massive fan base transcends formats and tournaments.

Delhi’s team manager Mahesh Bhati, who has been closely associated with Kohli since his junior cricket days, revealed an anecdote that perfectly encapsulates the star batter’s mindset.

The dating rumors between Siraj and Sharma first began in November 2024 when social media users noticed a few interactions between the two on Instagram.

Virat Kohli made his Ranji Trophy debut in November 2006 against Tamil Nadu. In 23 appearances, he has accumulated 1,547 runs, including five centuries.

Virat Kohli’s decision to play in this Ranji Trophy game against Railways has been met with an outpouring of enthusiasm.

India’s star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant took part in his first First-Class match since 2017-18. Pant also had a poor outing on the field as he was dismissed for just one run by Saurashtra’s Dharmendrasinh Jadeja.